The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture has announced a decision to limit octopus fishing quotas for the summer season, starting July 1st and ending September 30th, to 9,490 tons, a decrease from the previous summer's 13,000 tons, due to depleting octopus stocks and high fishing pressure. The quotas are distributed among Atlantic and Mediterranean maritime departments, with a portion set aside for traditional and coastal fishing fleets. The decision aims to conserve octopus stocks through regulations on fishing methods, equipment, and quotas, and by establishing local committees to monitor and manage fishing activities. Additionally, the decision bans certain fishing methods and materials harmful to the marine environment.